About us Meet Our Team Food and Health Development Team Jo Howie Food and Health Development Team Lead Jo is a Registered Associate Nutritionist and has worked at Edinburgh Community Food since February 2018. Jo currently supervises our dynamic Development Team and also manages the Eat Well for Oral Health project funded by the Scottish Government's Oral Health Challenge Fund. Jo is also an experienced deliverer of the REHIS Elementary Food and Health, Eating Well for Older People and Elementary Food Hygiene courses. Jo also oversees the Edinburgh Community Cafe Network. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326 Theodora Hidalgo Food and Health Development Officer Theodora joined Edinburgh Community Food in October 2020 as one of the teams Food and Health Development Officers, delivering cooking groups and food health sessions. She works with The Willow Project where she provides food support for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system. She is also an award winning REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene trainer! In her spare time she is an avid musician, and is also a full-time cat lady! E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326 Louise Cairns Food and Health Development Officer Louise is an Associate Registered Nutritionist and joined Edinburgh Community Food in October 2020. Louise works with The Willow Project where she provides nutritional support for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system. She is currently working on our 'Home from Hospital' food box delivery project and also coordinates the Growing to Love project in partnership with Veg Power UK. Louise delivers the REHIS Food & Health, Eating Well for Older People and Elementary Food Hygiene courses. In her spare time, Louise enjoys cooking, spending time in her garden and country walks and cycles. Email: [email protected] Phone: 0131 467 7326 Kierra Jewel Ryner Fundraising and Impact Manager Kierra’s background is in human rights and conflict resolution, and she brings a storytelling lens to her role as Fundraising and Impact Manager at Edinburgh Community Food. Originally from Winnipeg, she has worked across the third sector—including human rights organisations, social enterprises, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Her experience includes building fundraising strategies, supporting social enterprise development, and driving systems change that challenges social, economic, and cultural inequalities at their intersection. She has also worked alongside Indigenous-led initiatives, with a focus on healing, autonomy, and cultural reclamation. Kierra is passionate about sharing stories that amplify lived experiences, bridge divides, and create spaces of not just belonging- but celebration. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, exploring Scotland through photography, and walking her wee dog, Nala. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 467 7326 Morven Summers Morven has always enjoyed bringing people together through food. With a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, and a MSc in Gastronomy. Her work began with neurodivergent adults and children, supporting healthier and more positive relationships with food. After becoming a parent, she began supporting families of fussy eaters, developing practical programmes to help parents feel more confident around the complexities of feeding their children. Her commitment to her local community led to work, supporting individuals experiencing social isolation while helping others build the skills and knowledge needed to access healthy, affordable food. Morven's passion is rooted in empathy, accessibility, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy nutritious food and a healthy start in life, so they can thrive. Her projects include Mix Mash Munch and Healthy Little Foodies. E-mail: [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences